The chest does look as shown. The legs screw into the base and the material/wood this is made out of is mediocre at best with a plastic-like quality to it. If you are buying for the look, then this is good, but it is not a quality piece of furniture whatsoever. I just bought an inexpensive headboard for the same room from Ballard and I was much happier with the quality on that that I was on these nightstands. 

Also, please make sure you select the correct option for delivery. This comes in a box-within a box and tons of packing materials - paying the delivery service to unpack, assemble and remove the materials is well worth it.